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You guys, it's back...Pay it Forward Friday!! This one is near and dear to my heart and one I hope you'll take part in because A. it's a no brainer and B. it won't cost you anything!

This is a story about my little friend Cooper and how he is living with congenital heart disease. Cooper was born with a heart defect that went un-diagnosed for a long time. His parents noticed that his twin sister, Chloe was growing and developing at a much faster rate than her brother while Cooper was having a hard time with reflux and breathing. Once the doctors were able to diagnose him, Cooper would have to undergo multiple heart surgeries which included a valve replacement. Cooper is currently 4 years old, he's traveled to NY from Florida to have his procedures performed by the magic hands of the doctors at NY Presbyterian Hospital. Thanks to the perseverance of his parents Jenn and Tommy, he is now an active little boy who enjoys running around, going to school and playing games with his siblings and friends. Cooper will have to undergo additional surgeries as he grows, but for now, he can live his life with little to no restriction. Cooper's father, Tommy chronicled his journey on Caringbridge.com, you can read all about the 2 years of hell they endured to find the right solution for Cooper here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cooperascone